I went for a drive in the hood on Sunday, as I generally do, just to see what is going on. I left SESH and did some driving in OSH and came upon three lovely homes. Stylized to fit the area with nice front porches. I enjoyed seeing them, particularly the fact that at least two of them had sold signs on them. It reminded me that you CAN build a new home that not only fits in but isn't designed at the lowest end of the scale and you can still sell it! Years from now when the landscaping has integrated these homes in with the prized older framed homes in the area, I will enjoy passing by them and remembering when they were built. And how thankful I was that at least one builder caught on!
SE corner of Hanna and Lynn
ReplyDeleteYeah those faux Victorians really fit right in with the bungalows that surround them.
ReplyDeleteAll 3 were built on a lot that always holds water during the rainy season - let's talk with the new unsuspecting owners next year after a rainy summer - better yet - throw in a few torrential hurricane rains and see what it take for them to leave their homes!!
Buyer beware!!!!
They fit in a hell of alot better than a fake side, fake porch, fake bungalow cheezy cement block house.
ReplyDeleteOne that comes to mind is that ugly crackerbox with the fountain in the yard on Fern, right near the southern edge of Epps Park. No character, no detail, just bland bland bland. And to think they tore down the house next door (for what reason I don't know) that was actually interesting to look at.
ReplyDeleteThese houses may be a bit oversized for their lots but if a house was going to be built there I'm glad this builder put some thought into it. They are better than the standard suburban home that usually fills the vacant lots or the comdemned homes. Around the corner from there, there is a new home being built on a lot with another home and it's a cute 1 story bungalow. Again, the house being built is more attractive than the house that sits behind it or the vacant weed infested dirt pit of the yard it was built on. It could be a lot worse, it could be another boarding house or multitenant complex.
ReplyDeleteI rent down the road toward the river from these homes.
ReplyDeleteEarly morning till late they are working on these homes
They did come up fast. Quality or fast work.which do you prefer.
They slapped them up pretty fast.
and yeh I think they look odd.
Hey Sem Sugar
ReplyDeletedon't ya just love the faux slate roof on the first one they built and what's with the mix of victorian details and the bungalow front doors and side lights and then exterior lighting that doesn't match either style? It takes so little effort to do it right the first time and have a great end product that really benefits everyone including the neighbors that drive by every day.
zoning for all the property in the neighborhood is for single family - the multi-families in the area are grandfathered in - if they were damaged over 50% and had to be rebuilt then the current zoning would take precedent over prior use.
ReplyDeleteThese homes were not constructed quickly. I walk past these homes nightly and the one that is complete with the blue siding went up in about three months. The other two were started in April or so and they are still not complete.
ReplyDeleteYou can't say the craftmanship or quality is crappy. You people are absolutely ridiculous it's like you bitch just to entertain yourself. Take up a hobby or go volunteer do something productive with your time instead of wasting energy bitching. Your bitching and negative energy is not appreciated or warranted.
The neighborhood is very eclectic and if the builder wants to mix styles then so be it. Does my house built in 1926 not meet your bungalow standards because I have stained glass windows? Bungalows are the modest person's home, is stained glass too ostentatious?
Hey Anon 11:28 post a pic of your house so we can pick it apart. You sound like a sad and bored individual. Maybe we can all be exactly like you, a loser. Get a life!
ReplyDeleteAnyone on here live in a home remodeled by Richard Nazaro?
ReplyDeleteI believe I stated they went up fast.
ReplyDeleteGees.get a grip dude.
Yes I CONCUR they are large houses on the lots..but I only think they appear that way because very little is around them except the owners lots empty
I wouldnt ever say they were quality work
have you ever walked up to the houses and looked?
get a pair of glasses.OK
AND STOP SLAMMING FOLKS because they may have a different interpataton then your self.
I would have to agree -- would you please stop being negative about EVERYTHING (whoever you are!). I live not far from these houses and I've watched them being built. I think they are a VAST improvement to the neighborhood!!! Like someone else said, I'm just glad somebody wants to buy a new house and live in our neighborhood! And your part about the flooding --- you sound like you WANT it to flood on those people - come on!
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ReplyDeletePersonally, I would prefer a larger house with less yard work. I like the look of the big house. To each their own!
ReplyDeleteCheck the new build on Central between Hanna and Sligh if you want to see something ugly. You'll notice it right away. It's stucco and green and ugly as sin.
ReplyDeletewhat are they doing with the building on central and sligh?
ReplyDeletehave you seen the holloween decorations out in the hood
they are so good!
I just wanted to say I was told to read some of the past blogs from October. Now my family is new to the neighborhood and new to bloging. After reading some of the comments about the houses on Hanna make me laugh. I own one of the houses and prior to building we searched the neighborhood looking for homes to buy. We fell in love with this neighborhood and have jumped in fully to do anything to help out and become a part of this place we believe can be so great for us. For anyone to critizise the house we helped design after spending so much time trying to get it to fit the neighborhood as far as historically is a complete joke. First you would never hear anything from me about anyones home in which they live. Do you know their situation? NO! For those people saying these houses went up quick, ARE YOU BLIND! My house still isn't complete and we began in March. I have been here everyday checking and rechecking the quality to my standards, since I have experience in construction. Do you? Not fitting in this neighborhood? How do you figure? Lastly, I would much rather have quality neighbors than cookie cutter houses. Each couple who owns these home are quality and genuine. So for you who choose to cast stones at something you know nothing about, please stop being ignorant and look past the house which you obviously know nothing about and get to meet the people who own the homes.
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